Unit 7, Week 2, Day 1

Match the following facts to the correct community. (2 each)

Groups:

(a) Ridgewood, NJ

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(b) Washington, D.C.

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(c) Smoaks, SC

• This city was originally a hunting and fishing ground for the Lenape.

• This city is about 20 miles northwest of New York City.

• This city is the capital of the United States.

• This city is a tiny, rural town.

• This city is a great place to go fishing!

• This city is home to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.

Match the following facts to the correct community. (2 each)

Groups:

(a) Ridgewood, NJ

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(b) Washington, D.C.

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(c) Smoaks, SC

• An activity in this city is to swim at Graydon pond.

• An activity in this city is to visit the Thielke Arboretum.

• Muriel Bowser was the mayor of this city at one point.

• This city has a population of 601,766 people.

• This city has a population of only 126 people!

• The average winter temperature in this city is 38 degrees Fahrenheit.

The (a)   principal at Coyote Ridge is Mrs. Webb.

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When I went to Hawaii last summer, I got to see the beautiful beaches​ (a)   .

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I want to​ (a)   my boring basement into a fun place to play.

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We get to​ (a)   the hawks building their nests everyday at recess!

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What is the main idea of the first section?

• Ridgewood, NJ is the best city.

• There are many places to visit, shop and explore in Ridgewood.

• The city has changed a lot over the years.

• Ridgewood is the only place to see turkeys.

Which evidence best supports the main idea that Ridgewood has many places to visit, shop and explore?

• "Highways and shopping malls are nearby, so there is always lots to do."

• "My hometown was originally hunting and fishing grounds for the Lenni Lenape."

• "One time, I even saw a turkey!"

• "I bring in my neighbor's newspaper every morning!"